Tag Archive for: Uniting WA

Media Release: Crisis accommodation critically low as demand for beds soar in WA

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Demand for crisis accommodation has hit critical levels in Western Australia, placing pressure on the state government to fund more urgent support for people experiencing homelessness in its upcoming budget, according to Shelter WA.

Media Release: New data reveals shocking shortage of youth crisis accommodation

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New data released by the Ending Child and Youth Homelessness coalition has revealed an acute lack of youth crisis accommodation across the Perth metropolitan area.  

Media Release: Response to Judgement: Jacobs v WA Housing Authority

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The Council of Aboriginal Services WA and Shelter WA have expressed disappointment at the details of this case, which highlighted allegations of housing neglect in the Pilbara…

Media Release: Statement in response to high-pitch noise device being used in the City of Perth.

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Statement from CEO of Shelter WA Kath Snell and Co-CEO of Uniting WA Michael Chester in response to the news today about a high-pitch noise device being used in the City of Perth.

Media Release – New data reveals surging demand for homelessness services in WA

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New analysis by Shelter WA reveals demand for homelessness services soaring as the housing crisis impacts people across the state.

Safe Night Space – interim funding a Christmas miracle

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The $210,000 is a short-term, interim measure that will enable Ruah to continue to provide a range of critical services.

#HW2022 | Lived Experience Walks

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Criss-crossing roads with indifference to the rain Josh and the twenty-five odd people following him created a sight for traffic passing by, particularly with television cameras in tow.

Homelessness Outreach

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The funding comes as Shelter WA continues work on its Local Government Homelessness Knowledge Hub.

STREET to STREET Launch

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The sculptural installation challenges institutional boundaries by giving voice to people with Lived Experience of Housing Insecurity and Homelessness, through direct participation in a community-based arts project.

Medical Respite Centre

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From the proceeds of the lemonade stand Shelter WA was delighted to receive a total of $70.50.

Artist-in-Residence

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Shelter WA is proud to be supporting this artist-in-residence program.

BillBuddy

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The BillBuddy app is designed to assist people to reduce the costs and environmental impacts of their energy consumption.

Joint Statement from Community Services Sector – Fremantle Tent City

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The following statement calling for an end to the Fremantle ‘tent city’ is expressed jointly by St Patrick’s Community Support Centre; Uniting WA; Wungening Aboriginal Corporation and Ruah Community Services.

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